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Mariska Hargitay Hugs Brunson, Credits His Humility for Broadway Inspiration

6/10/2026

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Mariska Hargitay hugged Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of the NBA Finals after straining to see him while seated behind an official with Christopher Meloni.
Brunson said his father, Knicks assistant Rick Brunson, watched Law & Order: SVU at home, a detail Ben Stiller mentioned.
He noted that Hargitay texted him after Game 1 and praised his humility on the Today show before Game 3, saying it inspired her Broadway show Every Brilliant Thing.

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Mariska Hargitay hugged Jalen Brunson during Game 3 of the NBA Finals after straining to see him while seated behind an official with Christopher Meloni.
Brunson said his father, Knicks assistant Rick Brunson, watched Law & Order: SVU at home, a detail Ben Stiller mentioned.
He noted that Hargitay texted him after Game 1 and praised his humility on the Today show before Game 3, saying it inspired her Broadway show Every Brilliant Thing.